BORN

1922

DIED

2012

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Alice Ashcraft Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 1, 2012.

Alice Jane Ashcraft

Alice Jane Laulis Ashcraft of Coupeville, Washington passed away on July 30, 2012 in Everett WA after a short illness. She was born in Enterprise, West Virginia on June 18, 1922 and recently celebrated her 90th birthday. She was the daughter of the late Thomas H. Laulis and Helen Cooper Laulis.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Gail Ashcraft in 2006. They were high school sweet hearts at Shinnston High School and were married for 66 years. They moved to Carmichael, California in 1956 and lived there until 2000 when they moved to Coupeville, Washington.
Alice led an active life as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an administrative secretary at Pope Avenue Elementary School in Sacramento, CA and volunteered her time as a docent at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento and loved art and enjoyed creating pottery. She was also active in the Carmichael Presbyterian Church in Carmichael, CA and the United Methodist Church of Coupeville, WA.
Alice is survived by her two sons, David Robert Ashcraft, Sr., and his wife Janet Shelton of Vancouver, WA; James Gail Ashcraft and his wife Fran of San Diego, CA; one daughter, Carolyn Jane Garthwaite of Coupeville, WA. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: David R. Ashcraft, Jr. (wife Kari) of Ravensdale, WA; Timothy J. Ashcraft (wife Trina) of Waikoloa Village, HI; Christopher S. Ashcraft of Covington, WA; Gregory J. Ashcraft of Hillsboro, OR; Kimberly A. Ashcraft of Phoenix, AZ; Ami L. Muilenberg (husband Bill) of Athena, OR, Aaryn M. Dell'Antonia (husband Michael) of Coupeville, WA and Arik L. Garthwaite of Lynnwood, WA and nine great-grandchildren: Ryan Ashcraft, Dane Ashcraft, Kylan Ashcraft, Jaren Ashcraft, Jayden Ashcraft, Madelin Muilenberg, William Muilenberg, Jr, Gabrielle Dell'Antonia and Brooklynn Dell'Antonia.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday August 4, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Coupeville, Washington with graveside services following at Sunnyside Cemetery in Coupeville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento California and please indicate the donation is made in the memory of Alice Ashcraft.

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September 7, 2012

Carolyn,
My sympathy. Wishing you strength, courage and peace at this sad time. I remember your mother and the times we played together at your home in Sacramento (Carmichael). Over the years, I've often wondered about all of you. I remember when you first attended Mission Avenue School after your move from West Virginia and the years we were good friends. Sincerely, Barbara (Bobby) Musto Lancara [email protected]

September 2, 2012

Cathleen Spink

Carolyn,
I remember getting ready for your wedding and how lovely your parents were and how much fun we had. When you have time, I would really like to connect with you. My email is [email protected]. Love always from Cathleen Cummings Spink in Colorado Springs, CO

August 4, 2012

Carolyn,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. My name is Kristina DeNigris I am the daughter of Jovanne DeNigris (Harvey) and she would like to contact you if you can send me an address where a card may be sent I would appreciate it. My contact is [email protected]. Thank you and again our condolences from the entire DeNigris family.

August 3, 2012

Cheryl Lutz

On behalf of all the children who attended Pope Ave. School, we send our condolences. She will be remembered as sweet, kind, always helpful and a pleasure to see everyday.
Class of 1966 (6th grade)

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